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The E-pistle of Sunday, June 18th, 2023
The Third Sunday After Pentecost
Observance of Juneteenth
Holy Eucharist, Rite II
7:30AM in Emmanuel Chapel
10:00AM in the Nave & Livestreamed
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The Cathedral Church of St. Luke
in the
City of Portland
and the
Episcopal Diocese of Maine
Whoever you are,
and wherever you may be on the journey of the spirit,
The Episcopal Church welcomes you.
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Welcome to St. Luke’s Cathedral
We are a community of faith with ancient worship and modern thought, catholic traditions and progressive theology. We proclaim a Biblical perspective for thinking people, a respect for reason, science, and a diversity of perspective. This empowers compassion and care for both the wider community and one another. Our commitment to welcome and inclusion is central to our mission modeled on the Kingdom of God and proclaimed by Jesus Christ.
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Jacob Lawrence, The Migration Series, Cleveland Museum of Art | |
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Sunday Morning Service Participants
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Preacher
Christian M. Clough, Canon for Liturgy and Music
Celebrant
The Rev. Anne C. Fowler, Assisting Clergy
Assisting
The Rev. Rebecca Grant, Deacon
Music Leader & Organist
Christian M. Clough, Canon for Liturgy and Music
Lector
John Bancroft
Prayers Leaders
Georgia Bancroft, Sam Allen, Curtis Maurand, Mary Linneman
Ushers
Peter Bingham, Chester Bishop, Mary Linneman, Deb Marcoux
Head Verger
Eleanor Roberts
Crucifer
Alec Thorne
The Healing Team
Mary Strnad, Elise Magnuson
Live Streaming
Jack Swanton, Sam Allen
Contributing Ministries
Acolytes, Vergers, The Flower Guild, The Altar Guild, The Cathedral Choir,
The Kneeler Guild
Music copyrights granted under OneLicense.net #A-713087. Sources: The Hymnal 1982, Lift Every Voice and Sing II, Wonder, Love, and Praise, Voices Found, My Heart Sings Out, The Saint Helena Psalter, The Book of Common Prayer,, Enriching our Worship, The Holy Bible (NRSV).
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The Altar Flowers
This Sunday’s flowers are given to the glory of God
& in loving memory of Sandy & Sally Fowler,
parents of the Rev. Anne C. Fowler
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Thank you in advance for your offering today. You can donate to St. Luke’s through our new and secure “Give and Text” feature. Please TEXT “TEXTCSL” to 73256. Our 2023 Pledge Campaign is ongoing. Pledge materials and information are available here.
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Hearing Assistance Devices Available
The Cathedral has new devices for anyone who needs hearing assistance during our worship services. Please ask an usher for help getting started, and let us know how they worked for you. With any additional questions or to give feedback please email Sam Allen or Jack Swanton.
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Happening at the Cathedral Today | |
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Bach Virtuosi Artists to Play During the Service Today
Today the Cathedral is grateful to welcome artists from the upcoming Bach Virtuosi Festival who will be providing musical offerings during the service.
Bo Pang (violin), Lucy Gelber (viola), and Kelcey Howell (cello) will offer the following musical selections:
Prelude
J.S. Bach: Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring
Offertory
J.S. Bach: Air from Suite in D Major
Postlude
G.F. Handel: Hornpipe from Water Music
Read below to learn more about the artists and their participation in the Bach Virtuosi Festival.
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Roots of Jesus Study Group |
Sunday Mornings|8:45-9:45AM
Location: The Chapter Room
Contact: The Rev. Dr. Bob Hanson at 207-405-8250.
Join us in the Chapter Room from 8:45–9:45 AM on Sunday mornings. Bob Hanson, Biblical scholar, linguist and theologian, leads our group. For more information call Bob at (207) 405- 8250. Activity units are distributed for each session. Assigned readings are from the Biblical books under consideration. The journey is a joyous one.
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An Update From the Interim Dean Search Committee
Submitted by Misha Pride, Committee Chair
The Committee has been hard at work reviewing application materials, and has set an application deadline of June 20. The Committee has also completed the work of establishing an interview process, and has scheduled interviews with a handful of candidates over the next few weeks. Please keep the Committee in your prayers as they continue their swift yet prayerful and deliberative process.
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Happy Father's Day
The Cathedral recognizes and prays for all Father's in our congregation and our extended parish family. On this Father’s Day, we give thanks for our fathers and all who were fathers to us.
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Bishop Brown to Preach June 25th
The Rt. Reverend Thomas J. Brown, The Tenth Bishop of Maine, will be preaching at the cathedral next week on June 25th.
The Bishop will be available to meet with parishioners at 8:45A.M. in the Upper Hall prior to the service.
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Building and
Grounds Work Day
Next Saturday, June 24th
Please join a Building and Grounds work day next Saturday, June 24th, 8:30 am - noon! We will focus on yard work around the cathedral. Questions? Please contact Junior Warden Claire Hammen.
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Join the Stewardship Ministry Team
We welcome 3-4 parishioners who will join our team and help to:
- Contribute your ideas and feedback as we plan a year-round stewardship program and annual generosity campaign
- Identify, collect, and tell stories of how lives are being changed through the Cathedral community
- Plan multiple and creative ways of thanking those who share their resources
By giving your time and talents, the Stewardship Ministry Team will help to advance the growth of the Cathedral’s annual operating fund supporting spiritual formation, outreach, and fellowship.
Time commitment: meeting in person or via Zoom five times, with additional time on individual work in between meetings, for an approximate total of 10 hours from July to December.
Express interest or bring your questions by emailing
Randi Hogan, Stewardship Ministry Team Leader
Or by emailing the parish office
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Thank You to Luke's Garden and All St. Luke's Parishioners who marched in Yesterday's Portland Pride Parade! | |
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Join Luke's Garden for Our Next Meeting
July 9th at 12:00PM
Join Luke's Garden for our next meeting on Sunday, July 9th at 12:00PM in the Lower Hall. Orion Williams will be giving a short lecture on types of sexualities in the LGBTQ community followed by an open discussion.
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Parish Administrator Away for Select Weeks in June and July
Parish Administrator, Avery Schott, will be out of the office this week, Sunday, June 18th—Sunday, June 25th, as well as Friday, June 30th—Monday, July 10th. The office will be covered by a group of volunteer parishioners during this time.
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Bach Virtuosi Father's Day Sale is Here!
Visit here for more information about discounted tickets for the festival!
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Bach Virtuosi Festival
Begins this Week!
June 20 - 27, 2023
Concerts performed at St. Luke's Cathedral and Etz Chaim Synagogue
Johann Sebastian Bach is celebrated as the creator of numerous masterpieces of church and non-secular music, both instrumental and with vocals. He is generally regarded as one of the greatest composers of all time. This year marks the eighth year that the Bach Virtuosi Festival will bring together world-class musicians to share the music of Bach.
Visit https://bachvirtuosifestival.org/ to learn more about the repertoire and world-renowned musicians from the Bach Virtuosi Festival.
Bach Virtuosi Festival Artists Looking for Housing and Ushers
The Bach Virtuosi Festival is looking for housing for participating artists.
The festival also has a need for individuals who would volunteer to serve as ushers for concerts.
If you or someone you know is interested in assisting in any capacity, please contact Administrative Director Megan Akers.
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St. Luke’s Cathedral Clergy Presence | |
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During this time of transition to a new Dean we want to explain to the congregation the ways that St. Luke’s Cathedral is providing a clergy presence. We have assembled a team of clergy who will be responsible for organizing and celebrating worship services. This team consists of the Reverends Suzanne Roberts, Anne Fowler, and Christopher Worthley. They will be assisted from time to time by guest preachers and celebrants. Rev. Fowler and Rev. Roberts are available to any congregants who have need of pastoral care. You may reach Rev. Fowler at (617)548-4783 and Rev. Roberts at (207)749-4166.
The Rev. Christopher Worthley is not available for on-call pastoral care due to full-time employment outside of his ministry, however he is active in care for our neighbors at 75 State Street.
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Clynk Bags Available in the Nave and around the Cathedral
Contact: Shana Rose
St. Luke’s participation in the Clynk Initiative Program helps to support our young adults ministry, The Young and the Restless.
Additional bags have been made available at both entrances of the Nave with barcodes that correspond to the Cathedral’s account.
Anyone is welcome to take a bag and are encouraged to bring it to a local redemption center or grocery store that accepts Clynk. Thank you for your support!
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Weekly Ministries
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The Food Pantry is open from 8 am to 11 am every Thursday.
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Noon prayer is offered every Wednesday via Zoom.
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Contemplative Prayer is offered every Thursday at 4:30 pm via Zoom.
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Compline is offered weekly on Friday from 8-8:30pm on Zoom. For additional details contact Ray Murdoch Curry
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stlukesportland.org
(207)-772-5434
Physical Address:
143 State Street, Portland, ME 04101
Parking Available at:
134 Park Street, Portland, ME 04101
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 4141, Portland, ME 04101
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